Medical Assistant

Promise Healthcare•Champaign, IL

About The Position

At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind. Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Medical Assistant and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare. The Medical Assistant assists providers and nurses with patient care, initiates patient flow, maintains the environmental areas of the clinic and examination rooms, entries into patient charts through EHR, assists with telephoning. We do on the job Training! Bilingual preferred.

Requirements

COVID-19 Vaccinations
High school diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of adult and/or pediatric office practice
Must have valid driver's license, insurance, and transportation to other clinics as needed
Knowledge of adult and/or pediatric office practice
Moderate proficiency with medical equipment
Moderate proficiency with computer
High proficiency in telephone skill
Ability to speak and write fluently in English
Average numerical and verbal capacity
Interest in work involving considerable contact with people
Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organization
Ability to handle most setbacks with calmness and ease
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)
Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or other potentially hazardous materials
Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment.

Nice To Haves

Electronic Health Records experience helpful
Spanish desirable
French (Preferred)
Spanish (Preferred)
BLS Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assists providers and nurses with patient care
Initiates patient flow
Maintains the environmental areas of the clinic and examination rooms
Entries into patient charts through EHR
Assists with telephoning
Prepares patient for examination, takes height, weight, blood pressure and other measurements as applicable
Takes initial medical information including medication history
Assists in performing waived laboratory tests
Makes correct entries in patient charts and checks appointment dates
Assists patients to examination rooms, lab and restrooms
Restocks and straightens exam rooms
Performs quality assurance on glucometers
Makes copies and faxes documents as requested
Performs other duties as required